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Danny Masterson is thanking a "tall angel" after his wife Bijou Phillips is recovering from a successful kidney transplant surgery.
The "That 70s Shows" actor shared an on Instagram post Thursday night with picture of his wife in her hospital bed hand-in-hand with her donor, Chris Wadhams, and poignant message.
"My lady has been slowing dying for the past 7 years of an incurable kidney disease. She was given the gift of an encore by a tall angel. Our daughter will have a mother. We do not take lightly how incredibly fortunate we are. 100% successful transplant. Now the real work begins for her to silence any chance of rejection. Our deepest gratitude to a perfect transplant team. And a life owed to a tall drink of water. Sláinte!"
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Masterson first shared news about his wife's health issues in February, saying "Bijou was born with small kidneys and has been quietly dealing with kidney disease for the last five years, including being on the transplant list."
The duo married in October 2011 and have one child together, 3-year-old Fianna Francis Masterson.
